Dr. Zuhara Zemke Chavez

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Biography

Zuhara Zemke Chavez is an Assistant Professor at KTH Royal Institute of Technology in the Department of Production Engineering. She holds a Ph.D. in Automotive Science from Kyushu University (2018) and has a background in Industrial Engineering with a focus on production systems. Her industrial experience spans the Automotive and Aerospace sectors, where she gained expertise in procurement, logistics, and operations. At KTH, she engages in empirical research within the automotive industry and collaborates with domestic suppliers and leading car makers in Mexico and Japan. Currently, she is involved in various research initiatives aimed at optimizing resource efficiency and adapting production systems to enhance sustainability and resilience in the Swedish manufacturing industry. She partakes in the IRIS initiative, which focuses on industrial transformation in relation to climate change. Zuhara is also responsible for teaching courses on Sustainable Production Development and engages in several research projects related to automation, artificial intelligence, and sustainable practices in production.

Research Interests

Production Systems Design Adaptation Transference Digitalization Sustainability Resilience

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

KTH Royal Institute of Technology • Stockholm, Sweden

Researcher focusing on production management, collaborating with industry partners to develop resource-efficient operations and production systems.

Requirements for KTH Royal Institute of Technology

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:0
Reading
Required:0
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:0
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:0
Reading
Required:0
Writing
Required:62
Speaking
Required:0
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) in Science, Engineering, or a related field. Specific course requirements vary by department (e.g., Mathematics, Programming, or Subject-specific credits).
Application Checklist
  • Certificates and diplomas of completed degree
  • Transcript of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport or ID
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letter of Motivation
  • Letters of Recommendation (if required by program)
  • Summary of Project (if required)
Specialization Notes

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